HME19 – SOLAR HOT WATER COLLECTORS

Technical ClarificationPV Panels used for hot water generation

Technical Clarification NumberHME19-T-EDG-2350

Guidance2018-09-06

When only PV Panels are used for hot water generation, the project team are required to calculate the % of hot water supplied by the solar PV Panels and may claim it under HME 19 Solar Hotwater Collectors.

When uploading supporting documents the calculations of % of hot water supplied and system specification should be provided. The project team do not need to meet the area requirement for a solar collector as indicated on the EDGE tool.